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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Escabeche


Ingredients:

1 large fish such as lapu-lapu or tilapia
1 large onion, sliced
1 each of red and green bell pepper, julienned
1 cup grated unripe papaya
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons ginger, julienned
1 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon MSG or vetsin
1 cup cooking oil

How to Cook:

  • Clean the fish and rub with salt and MSG.
  • In a frying pan, heat the oil and fry the fish until golden brown.
  • Place the fish in a serving dish and set aside.
  • Remove the used oil from the pan and put in about 1 tablespoon of fresh oil.
  • Saute the garlic, ginger, and onion.
  • Add the bell peppers and grated papaya and saute until half-cooked.
  • Put this mixture on top of the fish in the serving dish.
  • Return the pan to the heat and put the vinegar, salt and sugar.
  • Bring to a boil and thicken with the dissolved cornstarch.
  • Pour this sauce over the fish and serve immediately.

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